MLB insider optimistic after Justin Verlander's $15,000,000 Giants move - Source: Imagn
Justin Verlander, who soon will be 42, will play his 20th season in the majors in the Bay Area following a one-year, $15 million deal signing with the San Francisco Giants reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday. The deal is pending at physical.
Verlander, a three-time Cy Young winner and nine-time All-Star, has achieved almost everything needed to have his plaque in Cooperstown. When asked about retirement previously, the 41-year-old said he'd like to pitch into his mid-40s and reach as close to 300 wins as possible. He currently is on 262 wins.
During Tuesday's appearance on MLB Network, insider Jon Morosi discussed Verlander's signing with the Giants.
"I think it's a great fit and a place for Justin to continue what he hopes will be the march to 300 wins," Morosi said. "He's at 262 right now. He knows San Francisco is a great place to pitch."
